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The world we live in is evolving at an ever-rapid pace, and many of the old ways of doing business are no longer viable. Today, the traditional “fly-in, fly-out” model of bringing in international experts is being replaced by a greater reliance on using localized expert consultants amid calls to “decolonize” aid, decentralize power structures, and increase donor pressure to achieve measurable, sustainable results for recipient communities. Starting with the Grand Bargain tha

As we rush headlong into a global information age, jobs in the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) field are increasingly playing an important role in international development. M&E professionals are the people who measure and evaluate the results (or the lack thereof) of projects in the development sector. They serve a dual role, simultaneously promoting accountability for both donors/financiers as well as recipients while enabling organizations to make smarter, more informed

After what we all went through in 2020 when the novel Coronavirus struck the global health system, it’s easy to understand how medical and public health international jobs have taken on greater prominence when it comes to international development. In addition to preparing for pandemics, global health professionals are at the forefront of dealing with issues such as disease outbreaks related to climate change, population displacement, and wide-scale health inequities. Althoug

Working in the humanitarian assistance sector is one of the highest callings anyone can follow. Every single day, relief workers spring into action to help people going through the worst days of their lives, all while operating in areas beset by civil instability, natural disasters, or wars. What separates humanitarian aid jobs from adjacent fields such as diplomacy and international development is that aid workers are where the rubber meets the road, i.e directly interactin

A career in international development where you are making the most of your skills to achieve a positive change can be very fulfilling on a personal level. But when it comes to salaries, compensation can range from very lucrative for some positions in the private sector to more meager rewards when employed by smaller NGOs. However, the combination of tangible and intangible benefits can often be enough to sustain a lifelong career. International development jobs are funded b